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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1921
Page
8
Theodore Harris, described as a middle aged man, drank and carried a large old-fashioned gun through Martinsville Friday night. Police arrested him. Sheriff Byram moved him to the county hotel for safekeeping until the June term of court.
The court house offices will be closed Monday Memorial Day. A. L. Howerton announces a gathering next Sunday the 29th at 10 o'clock for veterans to attend church. All veterans and all soldiers are invited, including American Legion members.
The ad touts a large sale with price guarantees and many bargains while noting store hours and Decoration Day closing. It invites customers to compare prices with competitors and promises savings. The message lists several “bar gains” and mentions a legal holiday closing on May 30.
Westfield residents accuse county officials and Marshall interests of bias in road funding. They say national and Westfield Casey roads receive priority, while the west side gets little gravel and funds, risking bond issues and unfair tax distribution. They urge equitable treatment and shared benefit from tax money.
Ed Miller foreman of the yards for James C Heyworth construction company injured his right thumb Friday noon. While moving a platform with other workmen the weight fell on his thumb. injury treated and improving. The notice also mentions the serial story The Mystery of the Silver Dagger running in the Herald this week.
The article notes Kane county contracts for a fifteen mile road stretch were set at about 40000 less than anticipated with gains in bond issue road work. It reports an average 17 percent cut in grading and 11 percent in bridge contracts while urging press support to guard the public from propaganda.
Executor announces final report by executrix Ble Meteor Disacutrix in Estate of John Collier deceased in Clark County Illinois. Hearing set Monday June 6 1921 at County Court Marshall inviting heirs and distributees to appear and oppose discharge from duties and administration.
Ten counties forming Group 6 of the Illinois Bankers Association held their 16th annual meeting in Martinsville. Delegates discussed crime prevention, farmer and business interest in sane banking, and methods to improve public service. W. H. Drewel was elected secretary treasurer with J. B. Allison as president and A. N. Young as vice president. Member banks include Mattoon Arcola Paris Marshall Martinsville Casey Westfield Kansas Hoopeston Newman Champaign Charleston Neoga Tuscola Hume Potomac Flat Rock Newton Monticello.
Real estate transfers include Alice Prevo to George W Matkin and others in Marshall with amounts from 100 to 1500. Marriage licenses list Geo W Funkhouser and Gella Richeson of Marshall and Artie Davis to Minnie Bartels among others.
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